We chose Ponant to sail the Adriatic because Le Lyrial is a small ship and like the other reviewer said the Captain was excellent and not aloof at all. Very hands on always helping us embark/disembark. His ...

Sail Date July 2018

aussie dollar

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Cruising delight to Greek islands and on to Venice.

Le Lyrial (Ponant)

Mediterranean

Having cruised before on larger ships we liked the concept of small ship cruising. Everything about the ship was exceptional. The staff were helpful and friendly and the dining room Cuisine was to die for. The ...

Sail Date July 2018

elaynea

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Very good experience

Le Lyrial (Ponant)

Mediterranean

The itinerary was exactly what we wanted. We did a back to back cruise. First week was the Greek Islands and the 2nd week was Croatia. We did a lot of research on these areas and these cruises fit the bill. The ...

Sail Date July 2018

Mikeanne

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Mostly superb.

Le Lyrial (Ponant)

Mediterranean

We chose this cruise because the destination was attractive and we had enjoyed a similar cruise along the Croatian coast on Le Lyrial in 2017. Also Le Lyrial is a lovely ship with spacious lounge and restaurant ...

Sail Date July 2018

Spikethedog

1 Review Written

13 Helpful Votes

Very Disappointing

Le Lyrial (Ponant)

Mediterranean

We chose this cruise as we do not like big cruise ships. We have cruised on Sea Dreaming before (American based) and was hoping for something similar from Ponant. What a let down. It started off great when we ...

Sail Date July 2018

klinkbc2

2 Reviews Written

3 Helpful Votes

The Greek Isles Cruise

Le Lyrial (Ponant)

Mediterranean

Our travel agent recommended Ponant and we were very satisfied with everything on the ship . The cabins were very nicely decorated and had a lot of space ( deck # 6 ) . The food and service were excellent . There ...

Sail Date September 2017

alex cameron

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

Could have been 5 Stars but detail let it down.

Le Lyrial (Ponant)

Greece

Have cruise we other small ships such as Windstar and Seaboure. The Ship it self was fantastic having only been launched in 2015. The cabins were small and difficult for 2 people to dress for dinner etc if both in ...

Sail Date July 2016

FNP1998

1 Review Written

11 Helpful Votes

Read the fine print.

Le Soleal

Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

Did the 17 Day Gallipoli Dawn Service cruise with APT on Ponant's Le Soleal. Found that APT is good at producing glossy brochures but a little short on delivery. Kept advertising that it would land ticket holders to ...

Sail Date April 2015

SKP613

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

Disappointing - Not as good as Seabourn!!!

Le Soleal

Greece

We had high expectations for this cruise having sailed with Seabourn and other high-end ships before around the Greek Isles. The food was really average and didn't vary enough from day to day. The chef at breakfast ...

Sail Date July 2014

Kahyla

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Did Not Live Up to Expectations

Le Lyrial (Ponant)

Mediterranean

Ponant had been suggested to me by a family member, and the smaller number of passengers was appealing after the larger cruise lines. However, leaving after this 8 night cruise, I am underwhelmed and left feeling ...

Sail Date July 2018

johnemv

3 Reviews Written

12 Helpful Votes

Another Ponant cruise, fantastic as usual

Le Bougainville

Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

A brand new ship, 150 other guests, many from France and Belgium as it was a a Opera Cruise. Us Australians were adopted by all and again we could not fault Ponant. The destinations visited, the tours, the food, the ...

Sail Date November 2019